Highest-rated restaurants in Gulfport by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that new restaurant openings were up 6% from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Gulfport, according to Yelp reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. The Rack House Steaks & Spirits

- Rating: 4.2/5 (334 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1301 26th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Steakhouses, New American, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#29. Blow Fly Bar and Grill

- Rating: 4.2/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1201 Washington Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#28. Orchid Authentic Indian Cuisine

- Rating: 4.2/5 (228 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 63 Hardy Court Shopping Center Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian
- Read more on Yelp

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#27. Waffle House

- Rating: 4.3/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 9282 Canal Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: American, Breakfast & Brunch, Waffles
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. El Aguila Mexican Restaurant

- Rating: 4.3/5 (158 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 187 Tegarden Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#25. Beignet Cafe

- Rating: 4.3/5 (23 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3300 West Beach Blvd. Island View Casino Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#24. Blue Dog Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (49 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8829 Lorraine Road Ste 100 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free
- Read more on Yelp

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#23. Chandeleur Island Brewing Company

- Rating: 4.3/5 (84 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2711 14th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Breweries, Tacos, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#22. Rebel Dip Drive In

- Rating: 4.3/5 (79 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12399 Hwy 49 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Burgers, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#21. Flamingo Landing

- Rating: 4.3/5 (138 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 8813 Lorraine Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, American, Burgers
- Read more on Yelp

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#20. C.A. Sarducci's Pizzeria

- Rating: 4.3/5 (182 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1308 27th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Pizza, Sandwiches, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

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#19. Ben's Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (117 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1412 Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Delis
- Read more on Yelp

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#18. Coastline Caribbean Restaurant

- Rating: 4.4/5 (71 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3205 Hewes Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. The Chimneys

- Rating: 4.4/5 (179 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 1640 East Beach Blvd. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

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#16. Half Shell Oyster House

- Rating: 4.4/5 (973 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2500 13th St. Ste 1 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Southern, Cajun/Creole
- Read more on Yelp

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#15. The Almanett Bistro

- Rating: 4.4/5 (45 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: The Almanett Hotel 1514 18th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Soul Food, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

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#14. McInnis's 12 Bone BBQ

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 4301 Arkansas Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, Soul Food, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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#13. El Valle Latino Grill

- Rating: 4.4/5 (70 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 12100 US 49 Ste 310 Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Honduran
- Read more on Yelp

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#12. Monster Sub & Sandwich

- Rating: 4.4/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1223 30th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#11. Big Daddys Soul Food To Go

- Rating: 4.4/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 2605 25th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Soul Food
- Read more on Yelp

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#10. Good Karma Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (86 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2346 East Pass Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Indian, Malaysian
- Read more on Yelp

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#9. Tamale Shak

- Rating: 4.5/5 (113 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1717 30th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Mexican
- Read more on Yelp

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#8. Miss Thai and Ramen Noodles Cafe

- Rating: 4.6/5 (36 reviews)
- Address: 14451 Dedeaux Road Ste I Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Ramen, Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#7. Mama's Seafood & Grill

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 13211 Dedeaux Road Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Seafood, American
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Boozer's Brew & a Cafe Too

- Rating: 4.6/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1921 15th St. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Cafes, Salad
- Read more on Yelp

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#5. Fallon's Gourmet

- Rating: 4.7/5 (31 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2308 25th Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: American
- Read more on Yelp

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#4. Siam Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (64 reviews)
- Address: 12078 Hwy49 North Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Bonfire

- Rating: 4.8/5 (40 reviews)
- Address: 2079 East Pass Road Ste A Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. Rice Thai Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (96 reviews)
- Address: 8220 Arkansas Ave. Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Thai, Salad, Seafood
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Salad Station

- Rating: 4.8/5 (20 reviews)
- Address: 15268 Crossroads Pkwy Gulfport, Mississippi
- Categories: Salad, Soup, Wraps
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.